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Trip to Nara, Japan. Its cherry blossom time and not complete without a trip to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. The Todaji Temple was originally constructed in 752. The current structure is a reconstruction dating from 1692 and at 2/3’s the original’s size, is still the world’s largest wooden building. The Daibutsu (Great Buddha) statue is bronze (cast in 746) and is over 16 m tall. It has withstood earthquakes and fires but he has lost his head a […]

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Linda Porter Bishop, ASID, IIDA, AAHID, LEED-AP
Linda believes in the power of design to heal. She works with clients around the world to create Restorative Environments so healing can begin. Her theory of The New Five Senses present a welcome challenge to re-think the design of healthcare facilities.